Mold: Behind the Hype
The health risks of mold in buildings make scientists nervous -- but not because they think mold is toxic. By David Kozlowski Read More
Environmental Science and Postmodernism
When environmental scientists use the language of objective scientific observation to support ideology, they put their own credibility at risk. By Brad Allenby Read More
Sustainability Awards Recognize Industry Best Practices
Projects in five different categories were recently recognized by the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council as winning entries in its 2002 "Best Practice" Sustainability Awards program. This program recognizes innovation and excellence in market-ready "green" building and building-product design. Read More
New Technology Could Reinvent Rubber Recycling Industry
Israeli company Levgum, Ltd., has invented and patented a unique new rubber devulcanization technology that the company says can change the global rubber recycling industry. Read More
Dynamic Versus Static ‘Sustainability’
Identifying a workable model for the sustainable city requires a more sophisticated approach. By Brad Allenby Read More
Japanese Eco-Design May Help Businesses Meet New EU Standards
Japanese companies are making strides in eco-design, recycling, and lead-free soldering technologies -– and could help European businesses cope with tighter EU legislation on products and waste. Read More
Chiquita Reaps Better Bananas
During the past decade, Chiquita Brands International, the company that invented the banana industry, has been gradually reinventing it, one bunch at a time. By Tensie Whelan Read More
The Business Case for Green Design
Today, hard numbers make sustainable design look good; soft costs make the picture even better. By Steven Morton Read More
Cooking Oil Improves Diesel Fuel Performance
Penn State engineers have shown they can add specially treated cooking oils to low-sulfur diesel fuel to reduce friction and wear. Read More
Ford, Alcan Launch Closed-Loop Aluminum-Recycling Program
Ford Motor Company and Alcan Inc. have launched the North American automotive industry's first "closed-loop" recycling program for aluminum sheet scrap. Read More